Hotel Yak & Yeti - Kathmandu

$$$$||View on mapKathmandu, NepalDurbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal, 44600|
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Hotel Yak & Yeti - Kathmandu
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal, 44600·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.3
Staff9.2
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.9
Who stays here
Business25%
Families24%
Groups20%
Couples18%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.3
Staff9.2
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.9
Who stays here
Business25%
Families24%
Groups20%
Couples18%

5-star heritage hotel in central Kathmandu, built around a restored 19th-century Rana palace

Heritage & Architecture

Opened on September 27, 1977, as Nepal's first five-star hotel, Hotel Yak & Yeti sits on Durbar Marg in central Kathmandu. The property incorporates the restored Lal Durbar Convention Center, a palace built in 1890 by Prime Minister Bir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana that combines European, Persian, and Nepali architectural styles. Guests can see a traditional aakhi jhyal carved window at the reception and a gazebo created by contemporary artist Tsherin Sherpa in the waiting area.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel now offers 241 rooms and suites, each decorated with traditional Nepali woodwork and textiles. Rooms in the historic wing feature carved headboards and local artwork, while garden-view rooms overlook the property's pond and lawns. The on-site shopping arcade sells local crafts and souvenirs, and the garden area includes a pond with ducks and a Ganesha statue.

Dining & Entertainment

Yak and Yeti has two restaurants: The Spice Room serves traditional Indian and Nepali cuisine, while The Chimney offers European, Chinese, and Thai dishes in a setting with a large fireplace. The hotel bar serves cocktails, beers, and wines, and a live counter at breakfast provides made-to-order omelets. Themed dinner nights and happy hour are offered on select evenings, and there is a tennis court for guest use.

Wellness & Recreation

The spa at Hotel Yak & Yeti offers full-body massages, facials, body scrubs, and treatments such as couples massage and foot massage. The wellness center includes an outdoor swimming pool with poolside loungers, a fitness centre with cardio and free weights, a steam room, sauna, and hot tub. The spa facilities also include a fitness/spa locker room, spa lounge, and personal trainer services.

Business & Location

The Lal Durbar Convention Center can host meetings and weddings, and the hotel provides a business centre with fax and photocopying services. Hotel Yak & Yeti is located 4 miles from Tribhuvan International Airport, within walking distance of Thamel tourist hub and 15 minutes by taxi from Kathmandu Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple. The hotel offers airport shuttle, car hire, and tour desk services.

  • Heritage: Former 1890 Rana palace with restored architecture
  • Rooms: 241 rooms and suites with Nepali artwork and woodwork
  • Dining: 2 restaurants-Spice Room (Indian) and The Chimney (European)
  • Wellness: Spa with massages, outdoor pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi
  • Recreation: Tennis court, fitness centre, themed dinner nights
  • Proximity: 4 miles from airport, near Durbar Square and Thamel
  • Services: Airport shuttle, car hire, business centre, tour desk
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of USD 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of floors:7
Number of rooms:281
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Rooms and availability

Club Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 King Size Bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Charm Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Tennis court
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Hotel Yak & Yeti

💵 Lowest room price 80 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 6.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Tribhuvan, KTM

Location

Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal, 44600
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Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal, 44600
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